Mastercard Inc
Mastercard's Climate Target Data Preview
As of 2023, Mastercard has disclosed 2 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 2 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into Mastercard ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.
| Target Type | Scope of Target | Unit | Target | Target Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Absolute-based Target | Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2025 |
Absolute-based Target | Scope 3 - Total | Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 2025 |
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Insights into Mastercard's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways
As of 2023, Mastercard has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint. a
Does Mastercard have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?
As of 2023, Mastercard has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources. a
Mastercard's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 38% by 2025, compared to a baseline of 99,214 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2016. a
Mastercard has already surpassed its operational emissions reduction target, with 2023 levels falling below the 2025 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. a
Mastercard's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway
Does Mastercard have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?
As of 2023, Mastercard has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
Mastercard's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 20% by 2025, compared to a baseline of 849,277 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2016. a
Mastercard has already surpassed its value chain emissions reduction target, with 2023 levels falling below the 2025 value, achieving its climate goal ahead of schedule. a